Hi. Yes i did earn 3 million won at another camp because my school was closed for renovations. I got permission from my school principal to go on it. It was a 15 day camp. Long hours 12-14 hour days. 3 week camp compressed into 2 weeks. Perfect for me. I like it that way. Actually. There were 24 male teachers and 1 female teacher. We all got on really well and every night we went out of the campus to the pub or restaurants for social time. Really nice people and no politics at the camp. It was a really great experience. They have another one in winter but unfortunately i have to stay at my school this time and do the usual winter school english camp for my middle school. The 15 day camp was in Jinju. I live near Seoul.

Splitting hairs. Most would understand what I meant. That's beside the point.

I call BS on the OP for being given 3M won for NOT attending an English Camp. Maybe along the lines of 300,000, but not 3M. And even if it were a mistype, having the PoE just 'give' you money is doubtful.

He said he made it doing camp somewhere else; But I agree, it does seem pretty high for a camp (unless he had to give up his vacation time and got it paid out instead)

How are you allowed to teach a camp at another school and get paid for it, assuming this happened to a public school teacher?

Your contract is to your province's ministry of education, so technically all schools in that area count as the same employer. If you have your school's permission, there's no issue in working at another school.

Ah it looks like sbk taught the camp for a different MOE so they got paid.

If we were teach a camp at a different school in the same area then I wouldn't expect to get paid (because we don't get paid for our camps; just our regular salary).

So...did sbk collect her salary from her regular job and then 3 million on top of that for the camp?! Not too shabby

How are you allowed to teach a camp at another school and get paid for it, assuming this happened to a public school teacher?

Your contract is to your province's ministry of education, so technically all schools in that area count as the same employer. If you have your school's permission, there's no issue in working at another school.

Ah it looks like sbk taught the camp for a different MOE so they got paid.

If we were teach a camp at a different school in the same area then I wouldn't expect to get paid (because we don't get paid for our camps; just our regular salary).

So...did sbk collect her salary from her regular job and then 3 million on top of that for the camp?! Not too shabby

I suppose you're right in that we shouldn't expect it, but I occasionally do camps for other schools during winter/summer periods, and I've always been paid for it on top of my regular salary.

How are you allowed to teach a camp at another school and get paid for it, assuming this happened to a public school teacher?

Your contract is to your province's ministry of education, so technically all schools in that area count as the same employer. If you have your school's permission, there's no issue in working at another school.

Ah it looks like sbk taught the camp for a different MOE so they got paid.

If we were teach a camp at a different school in the same area then I wouldn't expect to get paid (because we don't get paid for our camps; just our regular salary).

So...did sbk collect her salary from her regular job and then 3 million on top of that for the camp?! Not too shabby

I suppose you're right in that we shouldn't expect it, but I occasionally do camps for other schools during winter/summer periods, and I've always been paid for it on top of my regular salary.

Once i knew i had the free time i just looked up English camps on Dave's ESL cafe. I found one and applied. I got paid for the camp on top of my usual school salary. I was lucky.

If we were teach a camp at a different school in the same area then I wouldn't expect to get paid (because we don't get paid for our camps; just our regular salary).

I remember at my first public school where I used to work, we had an English winter camp one year where my co-teacher hired 2 other NETs from 2 nearby public schools in our area to come help teach the camp with us. Those 2 NETs got paid extra for it, but I didn't. Another year, I also went to teach at an English winter camp at another nearby public school in the same area as my public school, and I was told I would get paid extra for it but I didn't in the end (I was supposed to, but the administration office messed up and never paid me, and by the time I asked my co-teacher to ask them about it, they told her that it was too late because the new school year had started, and so it was no longer possible to pay me from the budget for the previous school year (since technically the winter camp took place during the previous school year) -- so yeah, that sucked).

It (the exchange rate between Korean won and US dollars being 1 to 1) actually got pretty close in summer 2014. I remember at the time, it was like 1,000 won was equal to about $0.98 (USD). That was the closest I remember it getting to being 1 to 1 since I've been in Korea.

Today is my last day at my country school. I love ALL my kids there. (Even the little rats that give me a hard time every now and again) I was about to head out when I received a call from my main teacher (different school) informing me that most of the roads are iced over (mountain roads) and that I shouldn't go to my country school. I've been given the 'day off' since I have no lessons and the roads are crappy. I should be happy but I'm not. This was my day to say good-bye to my kids. Monday is their last day and even if I go in next week Thursday to desk warm, I won't see them.

Happy cuz I get a paid day off (yay! three day weekend) but supper sad that I won't get to say good-bye to my kids. This is the worst part about teaching. Saying good-bye to my kids ALWASY kills me a little inside.

I'll turn this around as not to depress others.... IT'S FRIDAY!! So HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

My Principal and VP have just come to me and asked me to teach an English class next semester focused on music, since that's what my degree is in. YES, PLEASE! I'm excited for next semester, even though we don't go on winter break for another two weeks (and then a week of camp after that)!

In the words of my students (quoting someone, I'm sure), "Lezzgettit!"

Just watched my 6th graders graduate! <3 What a great day! Happy Friday!

Nice! I have today, and 2 days in Feb left with my grade 3's (MS)!

My boss told me today, he really appreciates that I will correct some of his English, and how I usually explain the difference between the word he used, and the word I corrected him on!Also, the way they inputted my vacation into NEIS gave me an extra couple vacation days! :D (not going over the contract amount, just not including weekends during my vacation time).

All the naysayers on this board that vomit, "You're not a real teacher" "You being here is nothing but a dog and pony show" "You make no impact on these kids lives" I know I've made a difference. I've taught kids that had little to NO English skills, that can now carry on a simple conversation with me. Students who at mid-term were not even trying on their exams, but at years end, aced them! Students who hung out on my room after school just to practice their English.

Everyday during lunch, my kids (3~6) would come into my room and we'd watch BTS MV's, fangirl, and practice English. Students who wrote me letters when I was out with Flu for a week. Christmas cards with loving messages... These are the things that make being a Teacher worth it!

I'm sorry for those who feel as if they've made no impact. I was given an opportunity of a life time, and I will NEVER forget how blessed I've been.

All the naysayers on this board that vomit, "You're not a real teacher" "You being here is nothing but a dog and pony show" "You make no impact on these kids lives" I know I've made a difference. I've taught kids that had little to NO English skills, that can now carry on a simple conversation with me. Students who at mid-term were not even trying on their exams, but at years end, aced them! Students who hung out on my room after school just to practice their English.

Everyday during lunch, my kids (3~6) would come into my room and we'd watch BTS MV's, fangirl, and practice English. Students who wrote me letters when I was out with Flu for a week. Christmas cards with loving messages... These are the things that make being a Teacher worth it!

I'm sorry for those who feel as if they've made no impact. I was given an opportunity of a life time, and I will NEVER forget how blessed I've been.

This makes me so happy!

I have also been feeling really sentimental about my students as we near the end of the semester. We've gotten to know each other so well in the four months I've been here. The other teachers at my school have told me how well I'm fitting in, that I don't "feel new" anymore. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have been given already in my career here.

My shy students from my first weeks here are now speaking confidently in class, my girls know that I love K-pop and like to watch the music videos with me between classes, and my troublemakers know just how far they can go without getting "Annie Teacher Eyebrow" aimed at them.

It's been so great working here, and I can definitely tell I'm making a difference, not only in the students' lives, but the other teachers' as well. They're using more and more English and helping me to learn more and more Korean, and we're all getting comfortable with each other. It's really wonderful, and I am so glad I got placed outside of where I had requested.